Playing with the Neighbors

Isaak is a very social little boy. Many of the friendships we have formed in our neighborhood have come about because of him "inviting" them to play with him. Really, he just goes up to anyone with his soccer ball or baseball and says, "ball". They just don't seem to be able to resist him. We're glad!

First Father's Day of 2006

This was Andy's first Father's Day of the year (the American Father's Day). He also gets to celebrate Chinese Father's Day on August 8th. The word for the 8-8 (pa-pa) sounds like the Chinese word for father (pa-pa), so that is how Father's Day here came to be on 8-8.

Much of Father's Day was spent outside by (or in) the pool. It helped to keep Isaak and Andy nice and cool. Noelle got to spend a little time outside with the boys, but not too much. She spent most of the day sleeping and avoiding the sun.

Happy Father's Day!

See, I'm Still Bigger

Isaak is happy to report that he is still a foot or so taller than Noelle. She thinks that she'll catch up someday ...who knows.

She's a Sleeper!!!

Elle has decided to drop her late night feeding and we are just fine with that! She is now 12 weeks old, and has decided that she would rather have all her meals when everyone is awake, and then go to bed around the time her brother does (around 8:30pm). Hopefully this new pattern won't get too messed up when we travel to the US for Kris' brother's wedding!

Hangin' out with Dad!

Daddy's little helper

Isaak is getting his tools ready to help Dad around the house. He's thinking that there is still a lot to do....furniture to put together, rooms to paint, lightbulbs to change,......

Home Improvement

We decided to make some changes around the house, so we started with painting the living room. It was Andy's first time painting an interior wall. He did a great job!

Ready for Summer

Noelle is ready for summer in the tropics!